What brand of trucks to start with

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by RKH, Jun 23, 2013.

  1. tserberis

    tserberis Light Load Member

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    10 or 13? I would think auto is better on mileage and better on drivers;)

    Or drivers better on them. LOL
     
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  3. G/MAN

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    Most drivers prefer straight shift to the auto's. I have driven an auto for a time and it got lower mpg's than a straight shift. The same is true with a 4 wheeler. Manual shifts usually do better than an automatic.
     
  4. tserberis

    tserberis Light Load Member

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    I don't know what auto you driven could be old ones, but NEW autos are better on mileage.
     
  5. fortycalglock

    fortycalglock Road Train Member

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    Only for rookies who don't know how to shift.
     
  6. tserberis

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    You so wrong about that;)
     
  7. Ric Rabbit

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    I would start with what's actually "MADE IN U.S.A." and then take it from there . . .
     
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